Architect, Public Buildings

The anticipated annual salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is outlined below.

Estimated pay ranges that are provided on various social media sites are not representative of NORR's range for this position.

Compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience.

This role reports into the above-mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home or from a NORR office.

This position requires the individual to be within commuting distance from our NORR Sacramento office to attend site visits and client meetings. 

NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm.

Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE.

Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years.

We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet. 

Public sector decision-makers look to NORR’s experienced team to help navigate the full project cycle from planning to design to execution.

Our extensive work in public buildings ranges from government campuses and embassies to cultural buildings and museums.

Learn more about our Public Buildings Portfolio.

As an Architect, you will apply and integrate technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solution into a concise set of construction documents.

Using your ability to analyze and understand design intent you will produce efficient and effective technical design solutions.

You will work with members of the design team to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects.

You will use your knowledge of detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies to collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities



* Develops technical designs and edits architectural drawings to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines, and budgetary requirements.


* Performs design activities such as programming, code research, material and building systems research, laying out program components, and calculation of program and building areas


* Evaluates site conditions and performs site surveys


* Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings


* Processes permit response letters and coordinates revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and permits


* Coordinates with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns

Required Skills



* Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required


* Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD and other architectural design software


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